Is New Orleans Safe to Visit? | 6 Tips for Tourists
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In this video, Andrew and James, guides for Free Tours by Foot New Orleans, give their take on whether New Orleans is safe to visit and give some tips on making sure you feel secure as a tourist. MORE NOLA TRAVEL TIPS kzfaq.info/sun/PLpNEdLF6RWV137r-e3Ambb2S9LTnPwwM1.
This is a recurring question that we get in the comment sections of our videos as well as posts on Facebook. There is a common misconception about how dangerous New Orleans is, and while the city does have its fair share of issues with crime, most visitors to the city have little to worry about, especially if they use some common sense tips, which we provide here.
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@niaajre 2 жыл бұрын
Great advice. I can tell you first hand me and 2 gfs of mine went to Nola and had an amazing time. We decided to wander (terrible idea) and went down a “nice looking street” but I realized quickly we were in potential danger when 4 hooded men in 90 degree weather asked us “are we lost?” as the men appeared out of no where from different sides of the street slowly walking up to us from a far. My instincts kicked in immediately, I grabbed both their hands and sped walked back to canal st.without responding back to the men. Ladies be safe out there and always be aware of your surroundings. We continued the remainder of our days enjoying Nola (can’t wait to visit again) but I will never forget what occurred and how important it is to just be AWARE. When something is making you uncomfortable and your gut is telling you to “get outta there”. You better listen to it. Ladies if you go in a group never leave each other alone.. if one has to go to the bathroom all of you go together. Don’t drink anything unattended and make sure your being safe! Oh yeah, I recommend wearing flats everywhere you go. Thank me later ! Xoxo
@lisellesloan3191 2 жыл бұрын
I have lived four years here without incident, going to the Quarter by myself at night, too, and I concur with everything you have said! You are smart to know that criminals often, though not always, have a certain look. It's not just that they're wearing hoodies, but wearing them up in high heat, for example. They are often young men, and especially those with a bold, smirking attitude, as they think they are about to put one over on you! If people look sketchy, high, and menacing, steer clear, in a non-obtrusive way, and don't be afraid of hurting their feelings!
@wrobinson1702 2 жыл бұрын
Good advice. Here's my take on New Orleans' "appearance" to out of towners: The city feels dangerous to suburbanites from most southern and midwestern cities because it's older than what they are used to, and therefore seems dirtier. I've had multiple guests from other states who have told me that they feel like they need to take a long shower after visiting New Orleans, between the heat and the dirt. And they equate age and decay (peeling paint, etc) with dirt and crime. It's fascinating to those of us who have lived here for a long time.
@FreeToursbyFootHQ 2 жыл бұрын
Ditto that!
@joiedevivre2005 2 жыл бұрын
I would also suggest rethinking about carrying your high $$ designer purse or wearing expensive jewelry when you go into the French Quarter at night. It will likely attract the kind of attention that you don't want.
@FreeToursbyFootHQ 2 жыл бұрын
Good advise.
@kathywhittington9234 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, New Orleans is Mostly safe. However things can happen. My family had dinner at Bayona one night during the Christmas holidays.When we left we could not connect with Uber so walked about 2 blocks. At which point, we saw a van swing fast around a corner and then heard 3 gunshots. My sons said to run so we did. Then they told us to flatten against the wall. In seconds we saw 2 young men in matching tee shirts run past us. We saw nothing else, got home to our b&b ok and saw no news whatever about the incident the next day. But it was scary.
@IanCliffordart 2 жыл бұрын
If you are traveling alone, watch out for vampires.
@FreeToursbyFootHQ 2 жыл бұрын
You can usually spot them because they have groups of tourists following them :).
@shayladre Жыл бұрын
What do you mean by vampires??! Please inform me
@bethocdunwitty6641 Жыл бұрын
Vampire tour guides are psychic vampires and will drain all your energy till your on the floor
@TNLAdy615 2 жыл бұрын
I love all of your videos! New Orleans is my favorite city! I hope things are getting back to normal for y’all! ❤️
@FreeToursbyFootHQ 2 жыл бұрын
Us too! Thanks for watching, Michelle.
@terryday9637 2 жыл бұрын
Love your tours of my favorite city. You all along with Robby are the bees knees. The plantation tours are the best. Hope to come back. Jazz Fest is my favorite. Snooks Eaglin at the Rock and Bowl on Carrollton was my favorite moment along with seeing Fats Domino. I was so happy to know it survived the hurricane.
@FreeToursbyFootHQ 2 жыл бұрын
Glad that you enjoyed our tours, Terry, and thank you for subscribing and commenting. If you haven't already done so, hopefully, you can check out our other virtual tours of New Orleans kzfaq.info/sun/PLpNEdLF6RWV3oDPK7SD9GOttlhvaGBsh2.
@danielled6253 2 жыл бұрын
My husband and I were there a few weeks ago and we definitely got the shoe comment a few times in the Quarter! Thanks to your videos, we knew to keep walking. :)
@FreeToursbyFootHQ 2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! Did you end up taking one of our tours, Danielle?
@TXMEDRGR 2 жыл бұрын
Good advice and I agree with almost all you said. I'm not willing to give a pass to any criminals because of the pandemic. Most people in New Orleans are good folks and would never turn to crime because times are hard.
@toddgiaro7657 2 жыл бұрын
I have been back and forth between Kentucky and New Orleans for the past 35 years and I have never had a problem in that beautiful city! I was always aware of what I was consuming and where I was ( Rawhide and Good Friends) and I have had a great time, you can be careful and still have a good time! That’s just my opinion, I could get mugged and robbed in Kentucky.
@anthonyprevost3968 2 жыл бұрын
@@toddgiaro7657 I keep trying to convince my wife to move there. I finally got her to agree to check it out come tax time and if she likes it she’s down to moving there but she wants to know it’s safe. Pointed her towards the garden district as it’s extremely safe there without the humdrum of the quarter but close enough that’s it’s readily accessible. Only been away from there for five going on six years i believe but it’s worked it’s way into my bones. No where else I’ve been in the world compares to New Orleans. I keep trying to explain to her how the atmosphere there is electric. Not in the metaphorical sense but in the literal, theirs something about New Orleans that it just has that unique feel the second you step off the bus or plane that permeates the area. It’s almost as if it’s alive. Weirdest experience I’ve had by far and I can’t wait to get back to it
@venusisqueen8993 2 жыл бұрын
I'm rescheduling my trip, but I'm still coming 💚💛💜
@artwilliams2898 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info.. Trying to make it to Nola in the New Year.
@FreeToursbyFootHQ 2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. We also hope to show you around New Orleans when you get here. You can browse our tour selection here freetoursbyfoot.com/new-orleans-tours/.
@ashleymichellemusic Жыл бұрын
I’m excited but super nervous. I booked a tour with you guys and I plan on booking more this weekend!!
@FreeToursbyFootHQ Жыл бұрын
We are glad you enjoyed the video Ashley. Don't get nervous, you will love New Orleans. And we will be happy to to show you around New Orleans when you get here. In the meantime, check out some of our other free virtual tours. kzfaq.info/love/sGkZk2PVM_gaZjS0VH8RCA
@toddgiaro7657 2 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@FreeToursbyFootHQ 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@philstaniscia7103 2 жыл бұрын
New Orleans is a great place for day drinking. There is no need to be out too late.
@FreeToursbyFootHQ 2 жыл бұрын
Sage advice!
@billdewitt6251 2 жыл бұрын
thank you for your video's, informative as always... my bride and myself will be coming down for a long weekend on the 24th for a long weekend ( have 2 of your tours scheduled) and have 2 questions, staying in cbd ( off magazine ) how safe is magazine street heading down to french quarters and are frenchmen st bars open for business ( we know to walk down there during daylight and uber home).. thanks in advance and we are sooo excited for yalls tours
@safromnc8616 2 жыл бұрын
New Orleans is truly one of the friendliest cities on the planet. I've been visiting there well over 30 years & I find something new each and every time I go. I don't mind Bourbon so much, but I am not keen on Canal (from a safety perspective). Also, many places I may walk through/to during the daytime, I wouldn't necessarily go to at night. Eg. I love Seven Three Distillery which I encourage everyone to visit...but I wouldn't walk there at night (+ I don't think they are open late anyway).
@FreeToursbyFootHQ 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for adding to the discussion here.
@punkintravels 2 жыл бұрын
Love your tours. How are things there now. Heading down next month
@FreeToursbyFootHQ 2 жыл бұрын
Here's our most recent video, from Sept 10. facebook.com/FreeToursbyFootNewOrleans/videos/567859547984231/
@undeadzomboy 2 жыл бұрын
Great Raft beers spotted 👀
@mama2boys123 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so loving your videos! I've not given up my dream of coming to NOLA with my BFF. My concern is walking any distance due to health issues. Are the trams and tours "old people " friendly? Not that I'm real old yet!😉
@lisellesloan3191 2 жыл бұрын
You could take a carriage ride around the Quarter! Many leave from Jackson Square. It will be more expensive than a regular tour, but it will spare your health. You can see much of New Orleans from the St. Charles Streetcar, too! Watch Andrew's video on it first! Finally, a good tour group such as FTBF might have a newer tour guide that could give you a tour at a slower, more limited pace!
@camthesaxman3387 Жыл бұрын
I'm late, but in general, yes. The red streetcars (which are the most common) have wheelchair ramps to get on and off. The green streetcars were built in the 1920s and do not. Those green ones normally only appear on the St. Charles route, so all other routes should be friendly to old and handicapped people.
@IdealTraveler-ux2jb 2 жыл бұрын
My trip is for the end of October. Hopefully, it'll be alright to visit.
@FreeToursbyFootHQ 2 жыл бұрын
Should be, Patricia. You can also follow the progress in our We Love New Orleans group facebook.com/groups/1721747767985746. It consists of tour guides, locals, and people who are or have just visited New Orleans and are happy to provide answers or insight.
@anthonyprevost3968 2 жыл бұрын
New Orleans is resilient. Power is returned to most of New Orleans and I can assure you it’ll be up and running in no time. Come hell or high water NOLA pushes through and comes out stronger than before
@hsgjkhagljkh Жыл бұрын
As a solo female traveler, I'm staying in my campervan at St. Bernard State Park. I'm just going to Uber in to the French Quarter for a day and stick with the crowds.
@ashleymichellemusic Жыл бұрын
Hey April! Visiting this weekend solo and super nervous seeing all the locals say how bad it is right now. How was your trip?!
@carollyons4177 2 жыл бұрын
what are you drinking? It looks good.
@ElephantsRock19 2 жыл бұрын
My question is who is the old cowboy pole dancer dude that rides a bike? 🕺💈🚲😂🤣☠️🥀
@jerseyman34 2 жыл бұрын
i go on vacation there on Oct 2nd
@FreeToursbyFootHQ 2 жыл бұрын
We hope that you enjoyed the video. We also hope to show you around New Orleans when you get here. You can browse our tour selection here freetoursbyfoot.com/new-orleans-tours/. In the meantime, check out some of our other free virtual tours. kzfaq.info/sun/PLpNEdLF6RWV3oDPK7SD9GOttlhvaGBsh2.
@vanessam.2553 2 жыл бұрын
Are businesses even back running in the french quarter?My vacation package is pretty much telling me i have to lose my money or go. I will be going there on friday 🥴 and staying a week.
@debrabrock1519 2 жыл бұрын
I am going middle of October....will see..
@legingembrefou5981 2 жыл бұрын
We’re currently fighting that as well. Bookings.Com called and told us we’d have to cancel/reached because everything was fubar and not expected to be back to normal for weeks. Called the next day and the rental agent basically said ‘nope you’re stuck - come or lose your money. My companions are looking into the logistics of disputing the charge with the credit card company. Good luck with your!
@FreeToursbyFootHQ 2 жыл бұрын
They are starting to open back up. You can follow the progress and posting your question in our We Love New Orleans group facebook.com/groups/1721747767985746. It consists of tour guides, locals, and people who are or have just visited New Orleans and are happy to provide answers or insight.
@realfacts3000 2 жыл бұрын
Please let us know how it goes 🙏🏾 🙌
@legingembrefou5981 2 жыл бұрын
@@FreeToursbyFootHQ fantastic! Thanks for this!!
@nicholaspaganini6226 2 жыл бұрын
Had planned a trip for last weekend in September. Should we go somewhere else, or can we get a first time to NOLA /10th anniversary trip still?
@michellewannemacher6429 2 жыл бұрын
We are heading there in 6 days. We’ve had our Airbnb reserved for a while. Jim, our host, has been in almost daily communication with us since the hurricane to give us updates to the situation. He said don’t believe everything you hear on the news about NOLA. They’re making great headway with getting electricity back on, and things cleaned up. I don’t know how the other towns around NOLA are faring though. I’d suggest talking to your host/hotel to see how things are going closer to your trip. We are absolutely going, and we can’t wait to get there! I hope you’re able to go. It’s one of my happy places! 💜💛💚
@nicholaspaganini6226 2 жыл бұрын
@@michellewannemacher6429 thanks. I was asking these kind folks because they are not profiting from my visit, which allows me to know they aren't just trying to convince me!
@FreeToursbyFootHQ 2 жыл бұрын
You can follow the progress in our We Love New Orleans group facebook.com/groups/1721747767985746. It consists of tour guides, locals, and people who are or have just visited New Orleans and are happy to provide answers or insight.
@marilynkirby-roach187 2 жыл бұрын
Is the power back on all over? Planning on coming down in October.
@FreeToursbyFootHQ 2 жыл бұрын
Not yet, though the main tourist areas will be up and running for sure. You can also follow the progress in our We Love New Orleans group facebook.com/groups/1721747767985746. It consists of tour guides, locals, and people who are or have just visited New Orleans and are happy to provide answers or insight.
@FreeToursbyFootHQ 2 жыл бұрын
We also hope to show you around New Orleans when you get here. You can browse our tour selection here freetoursbyfoot.com/new-orleans-tours/.
@marilynkirby-roach187 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I will save your info.
@IGOBYTHENAMELOVE 5 ай бұрын
Easily have cops everywhere add thousands of cameras everywhere put state troopers everywhere and us Marshall’s with national guard randomly walking
@cassiamaneschy2394 2 ай бұрын
Is it safe to ride in the streetcar at night?
@FreeToursbyFootHQ 2 ай бұрын
Hey Cassia, thanks for watching. I would say cabs will be the most reliable and convenient mode of transportation for night.
@alexisfreese3839 2 жыл бұрын
How is now Orleans doing after the hurricane
@FreeToursbyFootHQ 2 жыл бұрын
We published a video about this a few days ago. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y9V1i6er1NCpf6M.html&lc=UgynQ7aQLExG3UlWJXp4AaABAg
@FreeToursbyFootHQ 2 жыл бұрын
You can also follow the progress in our We Love New Orleans group facebook.com/groups/1721747767985746. It consists of tour guides, locals, and people who are or have just visited New Orleans and are happy to provide answers or insight.
@rayg3354 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah mostly petty crimes in the French Quarter. Tell them about the several recent shootings on Bourbon Street.
@FreeToursbyFootHQ 2 жыл бұрын
Andrew says in the video that occasional violent crime happens on Bourbon Street.
@LukaDonesnitch Жыл бұрын
"I know where you got your shoes from" LOL Yeah, FlightClub, and if you in New York you can go down a pick up a pair for yourself.
@Steveaux85 Жыл бұрын
I’ve walked every street in the French Quarter and the CBD at all hours of the day and night. Felt safer there than walking in the small South Texas town I’m living near…
@Mojokiss Жыл бұрын
Puts fanny pack away
@daleandrews3552 2 жыл бұрын
I blame the very liberal president Lyndon B. Johnson for locating the Desire Housing Project RIGHT NEXT DOOR to the French Quarter in downtown New Orleans! What was he trying to accomplish by locating a sure source of urban crime next to a thriving, money making, tourist attraction? He did not uplift the housing project residents, he only increased - quite dramatically - the crime rate in one of New Orleans' main tourist attractions where innocent, unsuspecting tourists have been assaulted and attacked daily since its installation in the mid '60's.
@bleachguy64 2 жыл бұрын
Watch out for B|@cks
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